The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-08-02

WI III ner nave Uccu those OI d DOaTQ6r
and landlady.
Richards was subjected to severe
cross-examination by Mr.. Lamm, but
his evidence was not materially
changed in any respect. He, how
ever, created a rather bad impress
sion by his reluctance and
apparent avoidance of direct ques-
tions.
Isaac Jameson, a groceryman, whose
place of business is near the Nichols
residence, testified as to the good rep
utstion of the occupants and the
residence.
Mrs. Mary E. Nichols, the defend.
ant, was next called. She Vas
fashionably and neatly attired, evil
dencing the fact that her statement
that she was a milliner was true. Her
appearance created favorable i'm
preston, and she is evidently a
woman of intelligence. Her testimony
was as follows: On May Goth l rent
ed the house from DIR. Scott, and
Richards came to board with me on
the 26th. There were two beds in
the house and he occupied room up
stairs and / down stairs. My furni-
ture, for the most part came from
Boston. Had just retired the night
of the arrest, when 1 heard the noise.
Arose and opened the front
door and saw three men
coming in the gate. There
was knock; ran up stairs and no
titled Mr.. Richards and returned.
Again the knock was repeated; asked
"who was there" and some one re-
piled, Il have a warrant for Mr..
Richards" Replied that she was
not there" meaning that he was not
in my apartment. At this moment
the door was broken in and the officer
rushed in. ] had on my under
clothes and wrapper. 1t is not true
that my underclothes were in Rich
ards room. Did not try to escape
from the officers. Richards came
down stairs and we accompanied the
police. Richards pays me Sc a week
for board and lodging. Have en-
deavored to secure more roomers.
Came to this city expecting to meet
my brother who is an actor in poor
health, and is now in Florida, and in
tended to 60 into the millinery bust
ness. Made several attempts to buy
a stock here-the Bee Hive store and
the stock recently sold to Mr.. Leake.
There were no relations between Rich
ards and myself other than landlady
and boarder. He was not the cause
of the separation between myself and
husband. We did not separate, he
drove me from home and l have not
a dollar in goods or cash that belongs
to him. 1 shipped my furniture |
from Boston to Sedalia and was not |
aware of Richards, whereabouts at |
the time. Saw him at his store the
day / arrived here and discovered
him by accident. Was married Sep
TENDER 21st 1873 and my husband
travelled selling spectacles when he
did anything. Richards lived in our
house in Henniker, but he did not
break up our home. Have never met
him by appointment in Boston, Rox-
bury or any where else. Did not tell
DR.. Scott that | was a widow but
did tell him that was separated from
my husband and had to support my.
self.
Cross-examined by Mr.. Lamm,
she was not as ready in her replies as
a guiltless party should be, and for
that reason her testimony was greatly
weakened. She was perfectly cool
and selfpossessed at all times during
her examination.
Marshal jackson being called, swore
positively that after he entered the
gate the night the arrest was made,
the door was not opened.
After an hours argument, the case
was given to Justice Fisher, who de-
cided that the defendant was guilty
and fixed her punishment at 1925 fine
and costs. The same entry was made
in the case against Richards by agree
ment.
Bridges gave notice of appeal to the
term of the criminal court,
and the prisoners were held in $3.50
each to appear for trial. Bondsmen
were soon secured and the prisoners
released.
Married